DANCING WITH TRI CITIES STARS CONTESTANTS

This morning at the Johnson City Country Club, a press conference was held to reveal the full list of contestants for Dancing With The Tri Cities Stars. There will be 5 men and 5 women. See the list below. The competition is a benefit fundraiser for Steppen Stones Youth Treatment Facility, a non profit organization who assists boys 12-18 years of age. The event will be at the JC Country Club on May 22. For ticket info call 423-257-8600.

Contestants
Dr. Eva Pickler
Amy Lynn
Linda Bowman
Nancy Hope Major
Deborah Hudgins
Kasey Marler
Paul Johnson
Mike Riddles
Jerry Pelphrey
Michael White

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK GALA

This past Saturday, I was invited to attend the Second Harvest Food Bank Gala. It was a great evening with wonderful food provided by many restaurants in the Tri Cities. A few of the items on my plate included Bison, NY Strip and an edible flower.

The event was a fundraiser for Second Harvest and their efforts to end hunger in the Tri Cities.

THE 2ND DANCE

As a contestant on Dancing With The Tri Cities Stars, I had to pick two dances. The first dance I selected was the West Coast Swing which I'm still trying to learn. But, I am doing much better with the Left Side Tuck and the Sugar Tuck, so I've moved on to the next steps of the dance. The Closed and Basket Whip, and they're very difficult for me. It's going to take some time to get these down.

Since the competition is in May, my instructors had me start working on my second dance which is the Rhumba. It begins with a Box Step, 4 moves inside a square. Please keep the prayers going...I need and appreciate each of them :)

Pic - Me and world champion dancer Kim Adler (instructor) at the station practicing in front of the WCQR staff.

DANCING WITH THE TRI CITIES STARS UPDATE

Have you ever agreed to do something you thought would be fairly easy? Later, you realized it was much more difficult than you thought. When I accepted the invitation to be a contestant on Dancing With The Tri Cities Stars, I never imagined there would be so many steps to learn in a ballroom dance. I'm currently learning the West Coast Swing which I have discovered is one of the most difficult dances to perform. The first basic step is called the Sugar Push. I actually thought that was the dance, but soon found out it's the first basic step. Basic Step? Are you kidding me? My calves and body would have to disagree.

The next step I learned was the Right Side Pass which wasn't too bad. I moved on to the Left Side Pass and I believe it's been the easiest step yet. After that, it was the Left Side Tuck and let's just say I still need little practice with that one. And speaking of practice, tomorrow my instructors, world dance champions Mike and Kim Adler are coming to the station to give me a lesson in front of the WCQR staff. I'm sure some of it will posted on our website...because the guys from Breakfast Radio said they've already got the camcorder ready to go. Please keep me in your prayers :)

By the way, I've listed the steps to the Sugar Push below.

Left foot back, right foot back and left foot back, a triple step, left foot forward and right foot forward, and a triple step.